Drafter III

NES Fircroft; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Drafting Technologist III in Duluth, MN, on a 1-year contract with hybrid work. You will develop and maintain engineering drawings across mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation domains, translating field data into compliant CAD deliverables.

The role requires at least 5 years in oil & gas drafting, experience with AutoCAD (Revit a plus), and the ability to interpret field redlines and project docs within a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years drafting experience in oil and gas.
• Experience across mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation disciplines.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit is a plus.
• Experience developing and updating P&IDs, plots, layouts.
• Ability to interpret field redlines and project docs.
• Detail oriented with ability to manage priorities.
• Contract/remote or distributed team experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain engineering drawings across disciplines.
• Translate concepts, deliverables, and field redlines into CAD drawings.
• Incorporate site markups, photos, and as-built information.
• Ensure drawings comply with Enbridge drafting standards (DS 001–003).
• Support Issued for Construction (IFC) and As-Built packages.
• Collaborate with engineers, PMs, field teams, and external providers.
• Maintain drawing control and revision history throughout projects.
• Support multi-project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

AutoCAD

P&IDs

Field redlines interpretation

Multi-discipline drafting

Detail oriented

Tools

Revit

Job description

Title: Drafting Technologist III

Location: Duluth, MN

Start: ASAP

Duration: 1 year

Work Model: Hybrid (Mon, Tues, Thurs in office/ Weds, Fri at home)

High-Level Description:

This contract Drafter role supports Engineering and Operations by producing, updating, and maintaining accurate technical drawings across pipeline and facility assets. The position requires strong experience working across multiple engineering disciplines within the oil and gas industry, with the ability to interpret field data and project inputs into compliant design documentation. Experience working with Enbridge drawing standards and systems is preferred.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Develop, update, and maintain engineering drawings across mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines
• Translate engineering concepts, project deliverables, and field redlines into accurate CAD drawings
• Review and incorporate site markups, photos, and as-built information into final deliverables
• Ensure all drawings comply with Enbridge drafting standards (DS 001, DS 002, DS 003) and applicable industry practices
• Support preparation of Issued for Construction (IFC) and As-Built drawing packages
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, field teams, and external service providers to ensure alignment
• Maintain drawing control, revision history, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Support multi-project delivery in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Scope/Dimensions

• Works across a broad range of drawing types supporting pipeline and facility projects
• Interfaces with internal teams and external contractors to deliver consistent, high-quality drawings
• Requires independent judgment to interpret incomplete or evolving input data and resolve drawing discrepancies
• Contributes directly to process safety information (PSI) accuracy and project execution quality

Contacts/Working Relationships

• Engineering Drawings team (daily coordination and delivery alignment)
• Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance teams (clarification of design intent and field conditions)
• Asset Information Management, PSI, and Engineering Records (standards compliance and data integrity)
• External EPCs, vendors, and drafting service providers (project execution and deliverables)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Required:

• Minimum 5+ years drafting experience in the oil and gas industry
• Demonstrated experience working across multiple engineering disciplines (mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation)
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (additional tools such as Revit considered an asset)
• Experience developing and updating P&IDs, plot plans, facility layouts, and equipment drawings
• Ability to interpret field redlines, site photos, and project documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently in a contract/remote or distributed team environment

Preferred:

• Experience working with Enbridge drawings, standards, and systems (e.g., LPDMS)
• Familiarity with pipeline and facility operations
• Knowledge of instrumentation, control systems, and tagging conventions

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.